Hand Hotties

Hand Hotties by Irene Strange

Find the pattern in issue 61 of Inside Crochet.

These sweet little animals will keep your hands toasty and warm on the coldest of days.

MATERIALS
● Debbie Bliss Eco Baby, 100% cotton, 50g/125m/137yds
Yarn A: Ecru 16 x 1 ball
Yarn B: Duck Egg 08 x 1 ball
Yarn C: Mint 20 x 1 ball
Yarn D: Blush 27 x 1 ball
● 3.5mm hook
● Yarn needle
● Black embroidery thread
● Embroidery needle
● Cotton fabric for lining
● Grain for stuffi ng

YARN ALTERNATIVES
You can use any DK weight cotton to achieve a similar effect. It’s best to stick to natural fibre yarns only if planning to use as hand warmers.

TENSION
Work 9dc and 8 rows to measure 4 x 4cm/1½ x 1½in using 3.5mm hook, or size required to obtain tension.

MEASUREMENTS
Height: 15cm/6in.

DESIGNER BIOGRAPHY
A crochet addict, Irene loves experimenting with shapes and textures, bringing cute and quirky characters to life with the help of yarn and hook! For more of Irene’s patterns visit www.irenestrange.etsy.com.